Han Dynasty, Pair of Gilt Bronze Tortoise-Snake Paper Weights Inlaid with Agate
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 9, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0041 |
| Estimate | $8,000 - $12,000 |
| Opening bid | $800 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | September Fine Asian & European Antiques |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | The East is Red Auctions |
| Location | Lewes, Delaware |
Pair of Han literary paper weights shaped as Xuanwu mythical beast, fully gilt bronze with original red-green patina. Natural pale gray banded agate inset on back, translucent and glossy. Symmetrical
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